Two Teaching
Faculty Positions in Microbiology and Immunology, Cornell University College of
Veterinary Medicine
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology
in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University seeks two faculty
members on the Lecturer track for full-time instruction in our DVM, graduate,
and undergraduate curriculums.
Position 1. A successful candidate will play a
leadership role teaching in the pre-clinical class Foundation Course IV Host,
Agent, and Defense and graduate and undergraduate courses in bacterial
pathogenesis and virology, with additional contributions to other courses, and
to college curricular processes and initiatives. Foundation Course IV: Host,
Agent, and Defense is a preclinical multidisciplinary course encompassing
microbiology, virology, immunology, epidemiology, pharmacology, clinical
pathology, and anatomic pathology. The course uses problem-based learning to
provide a foundation in basic sciences within a veterinary clinical context.
Position 2. A successful candidate would have
a strong interest and training in parasitology and would help to deliver
veterinary parasitology teaching efforts and curriculum evaluation, with
additional contributions to other courses, and to college curricular processes
and initiatives.
Required Qualifications: PhD in a biomedical
science related field, and/or DVM, MD or equivalent, with a passion for both basic
sciences and strong understanding of infectious diseases (bacterial, viral and/or
parasitic diseases). DVMs are encouraged
to apply given the strong focus on the veterinary curriculum.
Specific and general responsibilities of the
successful teaching track candidate include:
•
Providing
instruction in Foundation Course IV or Veterinary Parasitology, including
facilitating small group learning, lecturing, and supporting laboratory-based
learning.
•
Service on the
Curriculum Design Group for Foundation Course IV, contributing to course
oversight, updates, assessment writing, and grading. This will include serving
as the Foundation Course Leader on a rotating basis.
•
Leading and
providing instruction in one or more undergraduate/graduate courses in
bacteriology, virology and/or parasitology.
•
Contributing to
pre-clinical, graduate, and undergraduate teaching in other courses based on
college needs.
•
Contributing to
college curricular initiatives and committees based on college needs and
candidate expertise.
• Pursuing ongoing professional development to advance the understanding of evidence based educational practices and continually improve teaching quality.
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $140,000 and will be commensurate with academic credentials and experience. Review of applications will begin mid-April, until the position is filled. For more information, contact Dorothy Debbie, Chair of the Search Committee at dpd22@cornell.edu, or for general inquiries contact mifacultysearch@cornell.edu.
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